Seahawks post-free agency mock draft roundup

March 21, 2014 5:52 PM

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Kelvin Benjamin | Wide Receiver | Florida State

SB Nation's Dan Kadar has the Seahawks using their first pick to replace the released Sidney Rice. His speed isn't elite, but at 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds, Benjamin would dwarf the current crop of Hawks pass-catchers and provide Russell Wilson with a huge red-zone target.

Cooks, on the other hand, may provide a ready-made replacement for the dynamic Golden Tate. Cooks is a smooth route-runner and possess sure hands, recently drawing favorable comparisons to Denver Broncos star Wes Welker. That's enough for CBSSports' Will Brinson to slot him to Seattle.

Donald would give the Hawks a phenomenal pass-rush threat inside, replacing the departed Clinton McDonald in the middle of the defensive line. That's why Charles Davis of NFL.com has Seattle taking him No. 32 overall, though most analysts have Donald coming off the board much sooner than that.

Ford tested well in Auburn's pro day earlier this month, running a sub-4.6 second 40-yard dash and posting 29 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. WalterFootball has him coming to the Seahawks, where the explosive pass-rusher could eventually replace Cliff Avril, whose contract is up after next season.

The best defensive player for the national-champion Seminoles, Jernigan would give the Hawks some increased depth along the defensive front. He would also help offset some of Seattle's losses along the D-line this offseason, which is why Rob Rang of CBSSports.com has him coming to Seattle. less

Timmy Jernigan | Defensive tackle | Florida State

The best defensive player for the national-champion Seminoles, Jernigan would give the Hawks some increased depth along the defensive front. He would also help

Coming into the 2013 season, Kouandjio was considered a possible contender for the No. 1 overall pick. But a slightly disappointing season, combined with injury concerns and a sub-par workout at the NFL combine, has him slipping down draft boards. Still, Kouandjio may prove too tempting to pass up at the end of the first round according to Yahoo Sports' Eric Edholm. less

Cyrus Kouandjio | Offensive tackle | Alabama

Coming into the 2013 season, Kouandjio was considered a possible contender for the No. 1 overall pick. But a slightly disappointing season, combined with injury

CBSSports' Pat Kriwin agrees. With Breno Giacomini gone to the New York Jets, right tackle is an obvious position of need. The 6-foot-6, 322-pound Kouandjio could slide into that role immediately and perhaps even supplant Russell Okung at left tackle in the coming years. less

Cyrus Kouandjio | Offensive tackle | Alabama

CBSSports' Pat Kriwin agrees. With Breno Giacomini gone to the New York Jets, right tackle is an obvious position of need. The 6-foot-6, 322-pound Kouandjio could

NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah also has the Seahawks thinking tackle, but his choice is Moses. At 6-foot-6 and 314 pounds, Moses probably doesn't have the athletic upside of Kouandjio, but he could be a rock-solid starter on the right side from day one.

Moses has performed well in the pre-draft process, with a solid Senior Bowl and combine. That, combined with his potential to be a dominant run-blocker at the next level has Bleacher Report's Michael Schottey choosing him for Seattle. less

Morgan Moses | Offensive tackle | Virginia

Moses has performed well in the pre-draft process, with a solid Senior Bowl and combine. That, combined with his potential to be a dominant run-blocker at the next

NFLDraftScout.com's Dane Brugler also had the Hawks taking an offensive lineman, but his choice is UCLA's Su'a-Filo. Projected at guard after playing some tackle in college, the 6-foot-4, 307-pound former Bruin can slide in on either side, and there are some who believe he has the athleticism to eventually move outside again.

The Seahawks lost one of the most unique players in the league when they released defensive end Red Bryant, who subsequently signed with Jacksonville. An end in a tackle's body, Bryant was devastating against an opponent's run game, and there are some who believe Tuitt could do the same thing for the Hawks, including Sports Illustrated's Don Banks.

CBSSports' Pete Prisco agrees, arguing that Tuitt's versatility makes him an attractive option for Seattle. At 6-foot-5 and 304 pounds, the former Fighting Irish star fits the bill physicall, and he's no stranger to the spotlight, either.